Decision Memo Completed

Addition of aminopyralid to the list of available herbicides in the Deschutes Forest Plan

Deschutes National Forest Deschutes; Jefferson; Klamath; Lake, Oregon Deschutes National Forest All Units

The decision will amend the Deschutes Forest Plan by adding the chemical aminopyralid to the list of available herbicides for use in invasive weed management and control.

Location

The amendment will apply to the entire Deschutes National Forest.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/15/2017
2
Comment Period
02/06/2018
3
Objection Period Start
04/25/2018
4
Decision
07/2018 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
10/2018 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (16), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(16)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation219 (2012)
Project ActivityPlan Amendment
Addition of aminopyralid to the list of available herbicides in the Deschutes Forest PlanDecision Signed Date: 07/30/2018
ForestsDeschutes National Forest
DistrictsDeschutes National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Land management planningVegetation management (other than forest products)